Pretty in Pink Strawberry Streusel Bars

Posted by request

• Ready In: 1 hr 19 mins
• Yields: 24 large bars

Ingredients

• 1 (19 1/2ounce) package  brownie mix
• 2 1⁄4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1  cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups  strawberry jam, divided
• 2  large eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in lower third of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, oats, and melted butter with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
3. Press half of mixture evenly into prepared pan.
4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and ½ cup jam with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
5. Beat in eggs until just blended; spread over base layer.
6. Dollop remaining ¾ cup jam, in teaspoons, over top of the filling.
7. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press gently into filling.
8. Bake 32-34 minutes or until topping is firm and center is just set.
9. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
10. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving; cut into bars.